Weird News
List Of Questions Journalists Can’t Ask One Direction Is Pretty Extensive
It's been quite a ride for the lads of One Direction. Two years ago they were contestants on the British 'X Factor' and now they're the hottest boy band in the world.
But perhaps this success has gone to the fivesome's heads, as Canadian DJ Scott Rush was given a ridiculously restricting list of questions he couldn't ask band member Zayn Malik right before he had been scheduled to do a telephone interview with him.
Man Blames Elephant For His Seventh DUI
There are many reasons why you shouldn't drive impaired. Especially because, in your altered state, you will make ridiculous excuses for your crime upon being confronted with it. You'll do something like blame it on circus animals.
Gun-Toting Garden Gnomes Go on the Offensive
Of all lawn decorations, garden gnomes get the least amount of respect and are frequently vandalized or stolen. But these gnomes, which are arranged in a variety of combat poses, will probably make mischief-makers think twice.
Seven-Year-Old Gives Dad a Piggyback Ride
As a parent, there are few greater bonding experiences than giving your child a piggyback ride. But imagine if your child was so strong that he could give you a ride on his back. Sorta changes the dynamic, doesn't it?
Looking at Kitty and Puppy Photos All Day Actually Boosts Productivity
Dog Takes In And Nurses Stray Kitten [VIDEO]
Not something you see every day. Abandoned and near death a tiny kitten was rescued from the floor of a Jordan, Minnesota barn and was suckled back to life by a 4-year-old Pekingese named Mittens.
RoboCop in Real Life? Crime Fighting Robots Coming to New Jersey
Your childhood fantasy (or fear?) of seeing an officer of the law who is part man/part machine may be coming true soon, thanks to Researchers at Florida International University's Discovery Lab and a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves. These folks are working to build "telepresence robots," which would patrol the streets while being controlled by disabled police officers and military vets. Let's pause to allow the awesomeness sink in.
Upcoming Diaper Shortage Means Things Are About to Get Very Messy
Well, this stinks.
Following an explosion at a chemical factory in Japan, the world may be facing a looming (and smelly) crisis: a diaper shortage. The Nippon Shokubai Company's plant in Himeji is a leading producer of acrylic acid, a main component in disposable diapers. Over the weekend, it went boom.
Korean Coke Machine Makes You Dance for Refreshment
Sometimes we just want to crack open an ice cold can of Coke. There’s little-to-no-effort involved in getting such refreshing and delicious happiness, right? But over in Korea, they’re making soda seekers dance for their bubbly beverages.
Heaviest Pumpkin Ever Nets Man $15,000
Ron Wallace was able to grow a pumpkin to 2,009 pounds. And now the Greene, RI man is $15,500 richer for it.

